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7 Things That Catch Me Off-guard When I Visit the U.S.

7 Things That Catch Me Off-guard When I Visit the U.S.

My Chinese visa expired. Time out. R.I.P.  My future hangs in the grasp of the Chinese consulate in D.C. In Continue Reading

Asia, China

Another Year of Nomadic Blues: Reflections on another year past

Another Year of Nomadic Blues: Reflections on another year past

Years ago, I had the best New Years Eve of my life. I was in college, partying with my friends, Continue Reading

Asia, China

The Wall

The Wall

Last weekend, I finally checked off the most iconic of the Chinese tourist attractions and the 6th of the 7 Continue Reading

Asia, China, Vietnam

Fourteen Thousand Miles Away Isn’t So Far: Keeping Close with My Mom from Vietnam — Friend For The Ride

Fourteen Thousand Miles Away Isn’t So Far: Keeping Close with My Mom from Vietnam — Friend For The Ride

When I was in Vietnam this summer, I had an extremely difficult decision. My relationship was falling apart, I was Continue Reading

Peru, Peru, South America

Ascent to Machu Picchu

Ascent to Machu Picchu

In my first year teaching English in Prague in 2012, I taught a lot of lessons about travel (surprise!). I Continue Reading

Argentina, Colombia, South America

5 Things I Learned After a Year in South America

5 Things I Learned After a Year in South America

Exactly one year ago today I boarded a flight from Washington, D.C. to Buenos Aires. I had never heard of Continue Reading

Argentina, Czech Republic, Festivals Abroad, India

Feliz Navidad! A Very Argentine Christmas

Feliz Navidad! A Very Argentine Christmas

Christmas Past This is my third consecutive Christmas outside of the United States, and my fourth ever. The first Christmas Continue Reading

Argentina

Learn a Language in Six Months

Learn a Language in Six Months

I had my first official Spanish class April 19th. Before I arrived in Buenos Aires, I could say: “no hablo Continue Reading

Colombia, Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, India, Morocco, Nepal, USA

#MeToo Sexual Harassment Abroad

#MeToo Sexual Harassment Abroad

My (male) friend sent me a text today;  a girl who was harassing him a few years ago posted #MeToo, Continue Reading

Colombia

Colombian Pueblos and An Argument for Unplanned Travel

Colombian Pueblos and An Argument for Unplanned Travel

“Peculiar travel suggestions are dancing lessons from God.” – Kurt Vonnegut A few years ago, I met a girl who Continue Reading

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